Coventry Blitz 80 years on. We mark 80 years since the city was devastated by an 11 hour bombing raid. Listen again to our special programme, it includes BBC CWR's blitz documentary told by survivors who lived through it. Listen here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08wsfzx Animation by Chris Okse Oxenbury | BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Coventry 1940-1960 - A city risen from the ashes Of all the bombing raids on Coventry, the night of 14/15 November was the worst the bombs started falling early evening and did not stop until 6.30am the next day, the raid was the largest single, and most devastating, air raid on Britain of WW2, ripping the heart out of one of the country's most historic and medieval city's. | British & Commonwealth Forces

On 14 November 1940, Coventry was devastated in a single night of bombing. At 7.00pm next Saturday, we remember the stories of the Coventry Blitz, in a short film produced with Coventry Transport Museum & Coventry Archives. The video will premiere here: https://youtu.be/jzo0KaQ3h9w and also on our Facebook page. #CoventryBlitz | Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

The Blitz Museum reopens today! Tucked in the Cathedral Ruins and down medieval steps explore a treasure trove of 1940s memorabilia and artefacts. Discover life during wartime Coventry with our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer team! The Blitz Museum reopens it’s door from Saturday 14th Feb open Saturdays 11-3pm and Sundays 12-3pm with select weekdays days over half-term. Head over to our website to find out full details! Free admission (donations welcomed!) https://www.coventrycathedral.org.

Thursday the 14th of November marks the 84th anniversary of the Coventry Blitz of 1940, a night which saw devastation across Coventry and saw the destruction of the Cathedral Church of St. Michael. Coventry Cathedral will mark this year’s Blitz anniversary and the season of Remembrance with a concert and lecturer as part of Coventry Peace Festival, an exhibition and film screening and special services including the vigil on Thursday the 14th November in the Ruins. View the Blitz programme at our

Glide through a twinkling winter wonderland in Coventry Cathedral Ruins ❄️⛸️ Grab your skates and some friends, or bring the family along for this festive treat. Tickets start from £5 and there is limited availability so book early for the best price! ☃️ | Coventry UK City of Culture 2021